Noosa News
Council hopes by-election will lead to bypass fix, and end to the ‘Singleton shuffle’
Anyone stuck on the New England Highway between Muswellbrook and Singleton at shift change knows what a headache it can be.
Key points:
- Singleton has been “short-changed” by the design of the Putty Road interchange and John Street intersection
- Mayor Sue Moore wants to see a full interchange at Putty Road and a dual carriageway
- The council plans to write to candidates and political leaders before the May 22 by-election
Colloquially known as the “Singleton shuffle” – when those working on the mines clock on or off – it’s the bane of many an afternoon commute.
Speaking on ABC Newcastle this morning, Singleton Council general manager Jason Linnane said while the council was pleased with state and federal government funding for a…
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